Financial Controller - (Executive level in Renewable Energy Industry)

AstroHire•Phoenix, AZ

166d•$90,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Navajo Power Home is a next-generation utility provider established in 2021 with the vision of bringing solar electricity to homes on Navajo and Hopi Nation. The company aims to provide good quality, consistent, and reliable electricity service, empowering families and promoting sustainability. The NPH Financial Controller will contribute to the Executive team and oversee all accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial records while providing strategic insights to senior leadership. The role combines standard accounting functions with industry-specific needs, such as construction and inventory accounting.

Requirements

Strong financial leadership in capital-intensive or project-based sectors (renewable energy/infra experience highly valued).
Deep understanding of project finance, tax equity, and renewable energy incentives.
Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, risk management, and building scalable systems.
Proven ability to partner with executive teams and drive strategic growth.
Maximizing benefits from Investment Tax Credits (ITC) and Production Tax Credits (PTC).
Ensuring viability and profitability of large-scale solar projects.
Navigating evolving energy regulations and compliance.
Building finance systems to support rapid organic and inorganic growth.

Nice To Haves

Financial Controller - (Executive level in Renewable Energy Industry)
Preferred that the Financial Controller live in or near Flagstaff, Arizona.
Position can ALSO be remote/hybrid within Arizona, New Mexico, or near the Navajo Nation.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and timely publication of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
Oversee day-to-day accounting functions including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), payroll, general ledger maintenance, and cash flow management.
Coordinate the annual budgeting and planning processes, monitor performance against targets, and provide variance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Develop, document, and enforce strong internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory compliance (local, state, and federal).
Manage all audit activities and serve as the primary liaison for external auditors and tax advisors.
Manage financial oversight of inventory and supply chain operations, including costing models for solar components (panels, inverters, etc.) and specific construction accounting practices like Work in Progress (WIP) and job costing.
Optimize accounting and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, identifying and implementing workflows to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute strategic financial plans, and manage relationships with external stakeholders like lenders and investors.